Irish nationalism

Scottish nationalism in its entire existence has come as quite the surprise to various English people and even some Scots. There is a general satisfaction with the Scottish-British Identity. Nevertheless, this dual-identity has become weaker. There are the typical explanations for this decline of communal feeling. For example, 70 years have passed since united British residence against the opposing threat of NAZI Germany. Another possible factor would be the end of Britain as the world largest…

The US Flag is a symbol of the United States of America. It carries different meanings for many people but, in whole, the flag resembles the past, present, and future of the nation we are all blessed to live in. Because of the overall history of the US Flag, we still hold our right hand over our hearts while we pledge allegiance or sing the “Star-Spangled Banner.” The construction of the US Flag represents the past of the United States. The thirteen stripes symbolize the original thirteen…

Through “Census, Map, Museum” Anderson argues that nationalism is a product of how people think about their country. These thoughts are created by censuses, maps, and museums. Developed by the British, censuses in the Middle Eastern Asian states categorized by race while steadfastly ignoring religious affiliations. This classification made it possible for a “systematic quantification” of arbitrary racial lines ultimately leading to the development of segmented groups of the population…

The United States has welcomed immigrants during times of both expansion and positivism, however, during times of both economic stagnation and uncertainty, the anti-immigration sentiment does seem to rise accordingly. The 1850’s gave rise to a movement of political opposition to immigration in the United States called Nativism (Oakes 2013). Although immigration has always been a controversial and disputed issue in the country, the rise in the number of immigrants presented an opportunity for the…

America -- a country named after Amerigo Vespucci. A land built on pioneers like Vespucci. A place of new thinkers. The origin of the world’s new ideas. We, together, form a nation of bold creativity, of fearlessness, and of openness. A nation perhaps too open, too accepting, that welcome an entirely new species with open arms. A species that would later slaughter our friends, families, and loved ones. A species that would use us for science before acknowledging our humanity. I address you, my…

Patriot Pen American writer Joseph Campbell once said, “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” The writer’s words taught me what it means to be a patriot. I have a handful of relatives who currently serve in the military, and even some that have passed due to war related incidents. It’s nearly impossible to find someone without a tear in their eye when a flag is given to the widow of a fallen soldier. That’s when you stop and realize that, that…

Being patriotic is having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.(Google) This meaning has been put through the test lately and some people feel as if others are not being as patriotic as themselves. People of the United States of America need to see things in others people's viewpoints In this day and age the US is not living up to its ideal mottos and there is no justice whatsoever for minorities. As a country we are supposed to be united it's in the name of our…

Globally, separatists groups tend to feel ostracized in the state which they live, so they seek autonomy and, oftentimes, sovereignty. System-level international changes have made secessionism more prevalent since 1945. The increase of benefits that are brought to groups by independence has changed since the mid-twentieth century. Because of the potential prosperity postulated by the idea of autonomy, political minorities are some of the most susceptible groups to creating disunity. Oftentimes,…

Growing up in America, patriotism is expressed through celebrations such as Independence Day, Memorial Day and Veteran's Day. However , for men and women of our country, perhaps the greatest display of this love is serving in some form of national service. If patriotism is so important, should one be required to volunteer for these sevices, or should we be able to exercise freedom of choice? In the United States, it is the law for men 18-25 years of age to register with the Selective…

The term “American” is often associated with things such as independence day, baseball, hotdogs, bald eagles, Uncle Sam, big cities, etc. Found in the New World are liberty, opportunity, equality, and freedom in abundance. All of these things scream Americana. This is our culture; it makes this country what it is. However, “American” has become less of an adjective used to describe a citizen of the US and more of a word synonymous with white. When describing others, white Americans rarely align…